Grade

Third


Big Idea



Plants are living things


Guiding Questions

What are plants made of?
What are the needs of seeds?
What are the parts of seeds?
How are seeds spread?
What do plants need to make food?
How do plants use food?




Key Terms






Materials/ Resources Students


http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/gpe.html Great game based on plants



Materials/ Resources Teachers






Websites

http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/

http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/leaves.html


Content/ Skills



Students should understand parts of plants, how they get food and parts of a seed.


Assessments






Student Outcomes





Field Trip Suggestions